These savoury vegan burgers are a great source of clean, animal-free protein. Deep, deliciously hued black beans aren’t just an excellent source of fibre, they’re also high in resistant starch and are metabolized much differently than high starch foods like bread and potatoes. The process of metabolizing resistant starch is such that it actually reduces the amount of glucose released into the blood, thus lowering the demand for insulin, which is great for the prevention of blood sugar issues. Not only are they lower on the glycemic index, they are incredibly filling! And by including hemp hearts in the mix,

Low allergen soup with a watercress option! Spring is a time of growth and renewal. Budding flowers, bursting blossoms, and allergy flares! This brings us to why anyone would choose to eat a low-histamine diet. Histamine is an organic compound, chemically described as an amine, and is naturally high in certain foods. Symptoms of histamine intolerance include allergies, itching, nasal congestion, breathing difficulties, headaches, bloating, cramping, sleep disturbances, and even anxiety. Histamine is found in a number of foods. The following recipe includes some tasty ingredients that are not only low in histamine, but also contain nutrients that help to

Spring is the season for detoxing and collecting Nettles! Nettles are incredibly high in minerals, iron, calcium and a plethora of vitamins amongst too many other phytonutrients to name. Trust me, working around the stingy hairs is worth it. Nettles are renowned for this season in particular because of their astringent, expectorant, tonic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic properties. All these a powerful elements make it an ally for supporting cleansing the liver and kidneys, as an adjuvant in treating allergies and anemia or simply boosting up your mineral and vitamin intake in a delicious meal. Use as you would traditional basil pesto

As published in Ecoparent Magazine www.ecoparent.ca While prunes may not be the most glamourous fruit, in these scones they create a melty-softness and chew, even at room temperature! And while we all know that prunes are great for satiation, promoting regularity and aiding in elimination, prunes are also high in nutrients like polyphenols, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, and anthocyanins which help with improving insulin sensitivity. They also increase adiponectin, a protein that assists with weight management and healthy cholesterol levels! Ingredients: 1 3/4 c brown rice flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cardamom, ground 1/2 tsp

Congee is a wonderfully soothing and easy to digest dish with Eastern Medicine origins. It’s essentially a very creamy medicinal porridge/soup. The ultimate warm and nourishing “get well” meal, congee acts as a tonic to a weakened or deficient system as it’s easy for the body to break down and assimilate its nutrients. The soup’s ingredients themselves act as demulcents: soothing and anti-inflammatory to the mucosa that lines our respiratory passages and digestive tract, which require particular tenderness when we are dealing with a viral or bacterial infection. Congee is very simple to make. While it has a similar consistency